spec 1 linked patterns checked
Element: contextmenu event
Documents the contextmenu event as firing when users attempt to open a context menu, usually through right click or the context menu key, with browser compatibility caveats.
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| Pattern | Supported decision | Required contract | Claim note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Context menu | Choose context menu when commands are specific to the object, selection, or location where the user invoked the menu. | The menu opens only for the object, selection, or location that invoked it. | Supports right-click and context-menu-key invocation plus compatibility cautions. |
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